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MSI Creator M16 HX C14VGG

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MSI Creator M16 HX C14VGG
MSI Creator M16 HX C14VGG (Creator M16 Series)
Processor
Intel Core i9-14900HX 24 x 1.6 - 5.8 GHz, Raptor Lake-HX Refresh
Graphics adapter
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU, Core: 1470 MHz, 40 W TDP
Memory
32 GB 
, DDR5-5600
Display
16.00 inch 16:9, 2560 x 1600 pixel 189 PPI, IPS, 240 Hz
Mainboard
Intel HM770 (Raptor Lake-S PCH)
Storage
M.2 PCIe
Connections
3 USB 3.0 / 3.1 Gen1, 1 USB 3.1 Gen2, USB-C Power Delivery (PD), 1 HDMI, 1 Kensington Lock, Audio Connections: 3.5mm
Networking
10/100/1000 LAN Card (10/100/1000MBit/s), 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax (a/b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/ac = Wi-Fi 5/ax = Wi-Fi 6/), Bluetooth 5.3
Size
height x width x depth (in mm): 27.75 x 359 x 266.44 ( = 1.09 x 14.13 x 10.49 in)
Battery
65 Wh, 4-cell
Operating System
Microsoft Windows 11 Home
Camera
Webcam: HD 720p
Additional features
Speakers: Stereo, Keyboard: Chiclet, Keyboard Light: yes
Weight
2.38 kg ( = 83.95 oz / 5.25 pounds) ( = 0 oz / 0 pounds)

 

Price comparison

Average Score: 77.5% - good
Average of 2 scores (from 4 reviews)

Reviews for the MSI Creator M16 HX C14VGG

75% Análisis: MSI Creator M16 HX C14V review en español (14900HX y RTX 4070)
Source: Geektopia Spanish ES→EN
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 01/05/2025
Rating: Total score: 75%
80% MSI Creator M16 HX C14V Review
Source: Geeknetic Spanish ES→EN
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 12/02/2024
Rating: Total score: 80%
MSI Creator M16 HX C14V Review: un portátil para creadores ajustado en precio
Source: Noticias 3D Spanish ES→EN
Positive: Powerful processor; high performance; good price; great dedicated graphics card; 8GB VRAM; stereo speakers. Negative: Short battery life.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 09/12/2024
MSI Creator M16 HX C14V, portátil para creadores equipado con el Core i9-14900HX y una RTX 4070
Source: El chapuzas Informatico Spanish ES→EN
Positive: Nice design; powerful processor; excellent display; comfortable keyboard. Negative: Expensive; weak GPU; mediocre MSI AI Engine.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 07/23/2024

Comment

Model:

MSI Creator M16 HX C14V is a high-performance laptop specifically designed to meet the demanding needs of creative professionals. It boasts a powerful combination of hardware and software, making it suitable for tasks like video editing, 3D rendering, and graphic design. At its core lies the powerful 14th Gen Intel Core i9-14900HX processor, providing the raw processing power necessary for tackling complex tasks such as video editing, 3D rendering, and graphic design with effortless efficiency. Complementing this powerful processor is an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 40 Series Laptop GPU, delivering the necessary graphics horsepower for smooth performance in demanding creative applications and even high-end gaming. The visual experience is further enhanced by a stunning 16-inch Mini-LED display. This display boasts vibrant colors, deep blacks, and high contrast ratios, ensuring that every detail of the user’s work is presented with exceptional clarity and accuracy. The high refresh rate ensures smooth motion in fast-paced content and gaming, further enhancing the overall user experience. To ensure optimal performance even under the most demanding workloads, the Creator M16 HX C14V incorporates an advanced cooling system. This system utilizes multiple fans and heat pipes to efficiently dissipate heat, preventing thermal throttling and maintaining peak performance levels. The laptop itself exudes a premium aesthetic with a sleek and modern design, complemented by a robust build quality that ensures both durability and portability.

Additionally, MSI Creator M16 HX C14V features MSI AI Engine which optimizes experience by intelligently detecting current activity and automatically adjusting hardware settings to deliver peak performance. This AI-powered technology streamlines workflow, allowing users to focus on their creative pursuits, work, and entertainment without the hassle of manual adjustments. AI Noise Cancellation Pro ensures crystal-clear audio, enabling seamless communication and an immersive entertainment experience even in noisy environments. Besides that, MSI AI Artist allows users to generate stunning images directly on your laptop with concise prompts. This empowers users to explore new artistic horizons and unlock a whole new level of inspiration. While the Creator M16 HX C14V offers exceptional performance and a premium user experience, it also comes at a premium price. Furthermore, the high-performance components can generate significant heat and noise under heavy workloads. Despite these minor drawbacks, the MSI Creator M16 HX C14V remains a compelling choice for creative professionals who require a powerful and portable workstation. Its potent combination of exceptional performance, a visually stunning display, and a robust build quality makes it an ideal tool for video editors, 3D artists, and graphic designers who demand the very best from their creative tools.

Hands-on article by Jagadisa Rajarathnam

NVIDIA NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU: High-end graphics card for laptops based on the Ada Lovelace architecture. Offers 8 GB GDDR6 (128 Bit) and is configurable with a TGP of 35 - 115W (+ Dynamic Boost). 

These graphics cards are able to play the latest and most demanding games in high resolutions and full detail settings with enabled Anti-Aliasing.

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.


i9-14900HX: High-end mobile hybrid processor based on the Raptor Lake architecture with 24 cores and 32 threads. Clocks at a maximum of 5.8 GHz (P cores).» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.


16.00":

15-inch display variants are the standard and are used for more than half of all laptops.

The reason for the popularity of mid-sized displays is that this size is reasonably easy on the eyes, often allows high resolutions and thus offers rich details on the screen, yet does not consume too much power and the devices can still be reasonably compact - simply the standard compromise.

» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.


MSI: Micro-Star International (MSI) was founded in 1986 in Taiwan. MSI is especially known as a manufacturer of motherboards and graphics cards for PCs, but also offers computer accessories, complete systems, motherboards, graphics cards, laptops, desktop PCs, monitors and other components. However, the Microstar brand name in Germany belongs to the Medion company. MSI is known for its gaming products and has developed a wide range of gaming laptops and desktop PCs. The company is also active in workstations, servers and industrial automation. MSI has offices in North America, Europe, Asia and Australia.


77.5%: This rating is not earth-shattering. This rating must actually be seen as average, since there are about as many devices with worse ratings as better ones. A purchase recommendation can only be seen with a lot of goodwill, unless it is about websites that generally rate strictly.


» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.

 

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